• July 2, 2026 | 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
• PCC,122AB

Unlocking Potential: Take Charge of Your Growth Through Effective Communication, Leadership, and Psychological Safety

In today’s fast-paced and often high-pressure environments, personal and professional growth depends not only on technical skills, but also on the ability to lead with authenticity, communicate with clarity, and create spaces where people feel safe to contribute and grow. The purpose of this learning lab is to empower individuals to actively take charge of their personal and professional development by cultivating three key, interrelated skills: effective communication, leadership, and psychological safety. The session aims to equip participants with the tools, strategies, and self-awareness needed to lead authentically, foster team-oriented environments, and communicate with clarity and impact. While many professional development programs focus on technical skills or leadership in isolation, there is a critical gap in integrated, experiential learning that connects personal growth with interpersonal effectiveness and psychological safety.

Learning Objectives - Describe the relationship between personal growth, effective communication, leadership, and psychological safety.
- Identify their own communication and leadership styles and how these influence psychological safety within teams.
- Recognize best practices regarding effective communication for all stakeholders.

Lab Objectives
- Apply practical communication strategies that foster trust, inclusion, and psychological safety.

Keywords: Team Building; Personal Growth; Effective Feedback